Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

　　As a Pulmonary Function Technician, you will work alongside caregivers to provide diagnostic evaluation of pulmonary function in pediatric patients with respiratory insufficiencies.

　　Your primary duties will include:

　　Administering pulmonary function tests and evaluating quality according to protocol.

　　Preparing, maintaining, and calibrating pulmonary function testing equipment.

　　Performing and analyzing quality control data, performing advanced invasive or noninvasive protocols, and designing and performing investigatory protocols.

　　The ideal caregiver is someone who:

　　Is passionate with strong empathy skills.

　　Prioritizes multitasking in a stressful environment.

　　Works well in a collaborative, team-based setting.

　　Ideally has 1-2 years of PFT experience, but we are open to teaching and training a highly motivated candidate who is willing to learn.

　　This department encourages ongoing education and professional development.

　　Caregivers in this role will have the opportunity to assist in the Pediatric OR for Bronchoscopies.

　　The primary location will be at Main Campus in the Children's Outpatient Center. Once onboarding and cross-training is complete, caregivers may be asked to rotate to various locations.

　　This team is close-knit and works together to provide exceptional patient care.

　　This role also entails weekend and holiday call (8:00 am-4:30 pm) for Bronchoscopy assists on a rotating basis, with call occurring once every 6-7 weeks.

　　Cleveland Clinic supports work-life balance, and this department offers flexibility by switching/trading of shifts or adjustments of schedules/assignments.

　　At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.

　　Responsibilities:

　　Performs ordered pulmonary function testing according to latest ATS/ERS standards; understands criteria required for sending test results.

　　Performs and analyzes quality control data, performs advanced invasive or noninvasive protocols.

　　Prepares, maintains, and calibrates pulmonary function testing equipment.

　　Maintains adequate levels of supplies used for testing.

　　Troubleshoots equipment problems and reports need repairs/replacements.

　　Provides educational in-services to staff, advanced practice nurses and physician assistants.

　　At sites where applicable, the employee will perform blood gas puncture and analysis per Cleveland Clinic competency training.

　　Monitors and evaluates patient response during and after testing.

　　Documents results accurately.

　　Promptly reports testing results.

　　Determines testing reference ranges by entering accurate demographics.

　　Recognizes and corrects for invalid or unreasonable test results with understanding of current ATS/ERS standards.

　　Provides basic respiratory education to patient.

　　Performs other duties as assigned.

　　Education:

　　Graduate of Associates Degree Program from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.

　　Bachelors' Degree preferred

　　Diploma and/or transcripts must be provided for validation

　　Certifications:

　　Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), or Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) credentialed by the NBRC

　　Ohio Respiratory Care Professional (RCP) License required.

　　AHA BLS Healthcare Provider required.

　　Complexity of Work:

　　Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.Work Experience:

　　Minimum of 1 year patient care experience preferred.Physical Requirements:

　　Ability to administer six-minute walk tests at a pace of at least 3.0 mph (average walking speed), ability to move K cylinders onto dollies, ability to change K and E gas cylinder regulators with a wrench and ability to lift boxes up to 25 pounds in weight.

　　Ability to perform pulmonary function tests for demonstration purposes and for the collection of biological control data for QC- purposes

　　Personal Protective Equipment:

　　Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.

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